Columbus, Ohio to Rock Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.9 miles 661.2 km · straight line
483.7 miles actual route 778.4 km · driving distance
9h 4min estimated drive time
$47 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Rock Island?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Rock Island is 410.9 miles (661.2 km) as the crow flies. Rock Island is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 483.7 miles, taking about 9h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Rock Island in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Rock Island. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Rock Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 4min $47 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 53min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 37min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Rock Island

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Rock Island
41.51°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM